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History
This is the main history and background of the creation of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation from the time it was born in the "Tokyo Academic Park." It was born as a center for deepening an understanding of science and technology, and to fulfill Japan's aim of becoming a scientifically and technologically creative nation. You can follow its progress from the start of construction, through the decisions on its symbol and the nickname, to its opening in July 2001.
| 1995 November |
* The Basic Law on Science and Technology was enacted. The Basic Law on Science and Technology was enacted with the purpose to become a scientifically and technologically creative nation by promoting the advancement of science and technology. |
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| 1996 July |
* The Basic Plan for Science and Technology was formulated. Based on this, the Basic Plan for Science and Technology was formulated to develop comprehensive and strategic plans. |
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| 1998 December |
* Decided on the construction of the "Tokyo Academic Park." Three ministries and agencies*1, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, and the Science and Technology Agency jointly decided on the construction of the "Tokyo Academic Park" at the center of the Metropolitan Waterfront Subcenter. The Japan Science and Technology Corporation*2 then decided to create a facility for providing scientific and technological information through exhibitions of the latest science and technology, development of exhibition techniques, exchanges among researchers and the like. The result is the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. *1. In January 2001, after the reorganization of the government ministries, it became two ministries, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. *2. In October 2003, Japan Science and Technology Agency was created. |
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| 2000 March |
* The study of its exhibition plan and action policies, and the push forward towards the preparation of the museum were initiated. In order to deliberate about the shape of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, etc., the Japan Science and Technology Corporation set up the Center for Public Understanding of Science and Technology and the General Supervising Committee. It continued its work on a detailed study of exhibition plans, action policies, etc. The preparation of the museum continued under the Committee's guidance. |
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| 2001 March |
* Completion of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation building. ・Number of floors：8 above ground, 2 underground (parking area) ・Height at highest point：45 meters ・Floor space：approx. 40,589 m2 (including parking area) ・Building area：approx. 8,881 m2 ・Site area：19,636 m2 |
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| 2001 March |
* Museum logo selected. It is comprised of a circle overlaid by several arcs. This has several symbolic meanings: "the earth and a satellite's orbit," "the division of a cell," "various global networks (such as networks between people and people, and information networks)," and "the movement of an electron," etc. Moreover it expresses the museum's four themes, "The Earth Environment and Frontiers," "Life Science," "Innovation and the Future" and "Information Science and Technology for Society." It also provides a sense of integration between the museum's Dome Theater and the shape of its symbol, and actually suggests the museum building itself. One aspect of this logo is that it is neither one fixed color nor one fixed form. In other words, the color or the number of arcs could change depending on the medium of use. This expresses our approach for the museum as a "moving entity" that is adaptable and changing.
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| 2001 March |
* "MIRAICAN" is selected as the museum's nickname. From 1st November to 15th December 2000, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation solicited suggestions for a name by which the museum would be commonly referred. There were many good ideas in the 1,857 suggestions that we received. We thank those who sent their suggestions. As the result of the selection committee's screening, it was determined as the "MIRAICAN." The name was suggested by Ms. Miyuki Tanaka in Nerima-ku, Tokyo. The origin of our name "MIRAICAN" is as follows. (1) The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is a container (CAN) filled with the future (MIRAI). (2) The museum puts people in contact with the world, where they CAN experience the future (MIRAI). |
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| 2001 June 20th |
* Uniforms Selection In spite of the short deadline, we received many entries for uniform design, mainly from students of fashion design schools. It was an extremely difficult task to choose just three designs from among the many wonderful and innovative designs, but those submitted by the following three individuals were selected. Attendant (Reception, Visitor Services) → Ms. Chiho Nakahara Interpreter (Guide to exhibits) → Mr. Atsushi Takamizawa (Graduate, Mode Gakuen) Volunteer → Mr. Taishi Takahashi (Graduate, Mode Gakuen) In addition to the three uniforms chosen, another uniform was created for operators and staff, based on volunteer designs, for a total of four uniforms that were presented at the Press Release, 20th June 2001. Awards Ceremony at the Museum Opening Ceremony on July 9, 2001 |
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| 2001 July 9th |
* The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation opened. | |
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